Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Turkish poet, academic, and politician (born 1873)

Mehmet Akif Ersoy

Turkish poet, author and teacher (1873–1936)

Mehmet Akif Ersoy was a Turkish poet, writer, academic, politician, and the author of the Turkish National Anthem. Widely regarded as one of the premiere literary minds of his time, Ersoy is noted for his command of the Turkish language, as well as his patriotism and role in the…